California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Health and Safety Code - HSC |
Division 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH |
Part 7. CALIFORNIA RETAIL FOOD CODE |
Chapter 4. General Food Safety Requirements |
ARTICLE 5. Food Storage |
Section 114047.
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(a) Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food.
(b) Except as specified in subdivisions (c) and (d), food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor.
(c) Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than six inches above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified under Section 114165.
(d) Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to moisture.
(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.)